In Connecticut and across the United States, the way people go about their daily lives has changed because of the ongoing health crisis. It has significantly altered is the number of vehicles on the road. Fewer people are traveling by car and the residential roads,...
Connecticut Legal Issues Blog
Snow removal is an obligation in Connecticut
With winter in full swing, Connecticut residents can expect to have to deal with snow and ice. Most of the time, snow and ice is just an inconvenience for commuting. Especially for younger people, the winter weather can be a nice time to sled or enjoy some other...
Pedestrian injuries: a persistent top-tier Connecticut safety focus
There are legions of personal injury risks tied to modern life, of course. Motor vehicle accidents in Connecticut and across the country spawn adverse – too often catastrophic and fatal – outcomes for individuals and families victimized by third-party negligence....
Winter slips and falls can cause personal injuries
Winter weather like snow and ice is a regular part of living in Connecticut. As Hartford residents prepare for the holidays, they may also have to contend with slippery sidewalks and snow-covered roads. Chances of injuries can increase as weather conditions...
Health concerns reduced traffic volume, but auto accidents rose
In Connecticut, auto accidents can happen for many reasons and be linked to a variety of outside issues. For example, drivers who are under the influence, distracted, drowsy or reckless can cause crashes with injuries and fatalities. Environmental factors and...
Motorcycle and SUV auto accident in New London
Most people know that driving can be dangerous for everyone on the road, but this is particularly true for motorcyclist. Motorcycle accidents usually have a greater risk of injury (or death) because motorcycle drivers have very little protection from impacts. And, to...
Don’t overlook the importance of comparative negligence
In order to succeed on a personal injury claim, you have to prove certain legal elements. Amongst them are negligence, causation, and damages. In other words, you need to be diligent in your efforts to show that another person acted in a way that caused your accident,...
Understanding the danger of cognitive driving distractions
You might have heard of campaigns against distracted driving or texting and driving. And while you understand that it’s unsafe to be multitasking behind the wheel and refrain from texting friends or eating snacks while you are on the highway, you might not know that...
Fatal Simsbury car accident still under investigation
Especially in our less dense areas, our roadways can seem relatively clear. However, we should never lose our vigilance on the road because, regardless of the time of day, Hartford roads can become dangerous in an instance. Unfortunately, one such example took place...
Riskier driving during the lockdown increased traffic fatalities
People have been driving less during the lockdown period. How much less? About 26% less, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Because of that, the number of overall traffic fatalities is down by 3.3%, compared to last year. That...

